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Watson seriously seeking public input on medical marijuana

December 7, 2017

Watson Township officials want to have at least one serious public forum about adopting an ordinance permitting medical marijuana facilities. The Township Board, meeting less than 24 hours after a special joint session with the Planning Commission, indicated a strong interest in getting as much public input as possible while...

Sports

Lawton’s defense stops Martin boys 48-44 in opener

December 7, 2017

by Austin Marsman Martin Tuesday evening absorbed a 48-44 road loss to Southwest Athletic Conference rival Lawton in the boys' basketball season opener. Juniors Cayden Curry and Clayton Geerlings both contributed 11 points to lead the Clippers in scoring. Grady Lycan led the Blue Devils in scoring, also dropping in...

Nate Warsen wins Wayland VFW Teacher of Year award

December 7, 2017

(From left) Principal Tom Cutler, Nate Warsen, Sgt. Michael Gower and Commander David Steffens. (Photo courtesy of Laurie Zywiczynski) Wayland High School special education teacher Nate Warsen was presented the annual Wayland VFW Teacher of the Year award at the Pearl Harbor Day assembly Thursday afternoon. "Nate goes above and...

Watson Twp. officials discuss medical marijuana ordinance

December 7, 2017

Lori Castello of PCI explains issues and possibilities with a medical marijuana facility ordinance while Watson Trustee Churck Andrysiak listens. The special joint meeting Wednesday night of the Watson Township Board and Planning Commission on medical marijuana didn't produce any decisions except that work on crafting an ordinance would continue....

Demolished Silverdome prompts memories of ’87 title

December 7, 2017

by Austin Marsman It took two tries, but engineers finally were able to implode the Pontiac Silverdome this week. The decaying 80,000-plus seat stadium is being bulldozed in the name of redevelopment. As the Pontiac Silverdome was reduced to rubble, some in the Martin have been looking back at a...

Lady ‘Cats haven’t hit stride yet, but still beat South Christian

December 7, 2017

Marissa Bruinsslot, co-captain and cub reporter. The Lady Wildcats defended their home alley by continuing their winning streak against South Christian in a 23-7 verdict Wednesday. The Airport Lanes bowling alley was packed full of Wayland supporters. The Lady Wildcats started the night with a 6-4 lead with two Baker...

Family, friends asked to plant a tree for Marcia Goodrich

December 6, 2017

Marcia Goodrich, age 83, died Wednesday, Dec. 6. Marcia loved nature, specifically trees. The family requests friends and relatives to plant a tree in memory of her life. She is survived by her daughters Cherie Marklevitz, Sandy Roxbury, Marcia Hoffmaster; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many friends. She was preceded in death...

Wildcat boys lose 28-2 to South Christian on the lanes

December 6, 2017

The Wayland boys' bowling squad was defeated 28-2 Wednesday this evening by O-K Gold Conference rival South Christian. Wayland posted Baker games of 139 and that definitely won't win any games. Alex Marble marked in all four of his frames with three strikes and one spare. South bowled well in...

Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

December 6, 2017

25 Years Ago — Dec. 9, 1992 The contentious race between Democrat Mark Krulac and Republican Rex Pomranka for Wayland Township trustee has gotten even more contentious. Krulac won the November general election race 503 to 502, but a recount requested by Pomranka resulted in a 503-503 tie. Krulac questioned...

Slow start dooms Hopkins girls in loss at Comstock

December 5, 2017

Meghan Schulz Hopkins suffered its second girls' basketball loss of the season in as many tries at Comstock Tuesday evening, 72-53, The Lady Vikings got off to a horribly slow start and fell behind 25-7 by the end of the first quarter. The two teams played virtually evenly the rest...

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